The Mazda Roadpacer AP was a rare and quirky car that was only produced from 1975 to 1977. It was based on the Holden Kingswood, but it had a 13B rotary engine When you hear about a rare rotary-powered Mazda you probably expect something more special than a rebadged and engine-swapped Holden. We don’t want […]
The Miata-Based Himiko Isn’t Ugly Enough To Be a Mitsuoka
Photo: Mitsuoka Recently, Mitsuoka announced that it would build 10 examples of the Himiko for 2024. The second-generation Himiko is based on the fourth-generation Mazda MX-5 Miata and was first introduced back in 2018, so it isn’t exactly new. But admittedly, since then, we completely forgot that it exists. It’s such a low-volume car, we’d […]
Mazda3s And CX-3s Need Rearview Camera Repairs In Canada And The U.S.
The Mazda3 and CX-3 have just been hit with a recall in Canada and the United States due to a fault with the rearview camera. While the problem isn’t a serious safety concern, it could be quite an inconvenience for owners. The Japanese car manufacturer has revealed that a poorly designed wiring harness fastener for […]
Callaway Cars Founder Reeves Callaway Has Passed Away At 75
Callaway Cars announced today that founder Ely Reeves Callaway III passed away on Tuesday, July 11 at his home in Newport Beach, California. His cause of death is said to be “from injuries sustained after a fall.” He was 75. The son of Ely Callaway Jr., the founder of Callaway Golf, Reeves Callaway initially wanted […]
At $7,500, Is This 1995 Honda Accord LX Wagon A Good Deal?
The odometer on today’s Nice Price or No Dice Accord wagon reads 102K. That’s only what’s on the cluster, though, as it was replaced at 157K. Let’s see if the price tag is just as confusing. Manual transmissions are great until they break. Then they’re just as disappointing as an automatic. The five-speed row-yer-own in […]
7’s Day Japan 2023: A Rotary Celebration
July 7th in Japan only means one thing to car enthusiasts: 7’s Day. We’ve been covering this car culture spectacle since the very start of Speedhunters in 2008, and 15 years later the official unofficial gathering of RX-7s and other rotary-powered machinery still can’t be missed. Because, despite the fact that Mazda no longer produces a rotary-powered car, […]
Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast, Episode 172: Driving the 2024 Mazda CX-90, Owners Ignoring Recalls, Catalytic Converter Thefts | The Daily Drive
Is Mazda’s new 3-row crossover as good as you’ve heard? Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast Whether you drive a car, need a car, or just occasionally bum a ride with friends, youve come to the right place. Join Jill and Tom as they break down everything thats going on in the auto world. New-car reviews, […]
More Than Meets The Eye: 3 Crazy Builds From Players Classic
Given that 2023 was the 10th anniversary of Players Classic, it’s no surprise that some wild builds turned up at Goodwood Motor Circuit to mark the special occasion. To follow up on our main event gallery, I chose three of these cars to take a closer look at. Of all the builds at Players Classic 2023, some appeared […]
Mazda In Talks To Get Tesla-Style Cylindrical EV Batteries From Panasonic
Mazda wants to use Panasonic’s cylindrical lithium-ion batteries in EVs that are scheduled to arrive in the second half of the 2020s Although Mazda is among the most EV-skeptical brands out there today, even it is planning for a future in which the battery-powered vehicles make up a large portion of the automotive market. To […]
Stunning Macro Footage Zooms-In The Creation Process Of The Mazda CX-60
The Japanese SUV reveals its secrets through the macro lens of Ole Bielfeldt We have seen plenty of “behind the scenes” videos where automakers take us through the different stages of design and development in concepts and production vehicles, but Mazda took it to another level thanks to its collaboration with the macro photographer Ole […]